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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,225.28, 197,674.56 and 119,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,225.28, 197,674.56 and 119,314.08 is: 164,673.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,225.28 : 197,674.56 = 119,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,225.28/197,674.56 = 119,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,225.28x = 197,674.56 × 119,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,225.28x = 23,585,358,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,585,358,265.80/143,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,673.15

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